Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor

Trigon Recruitment; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment seeks a skilled Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer to deliver hands-on vocational training at HMP Highpoint, Stradishall, Suffolk. You will work with adult learners in a workshop setting to build practical mechanics skills and employability behaviours that support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.

The role involves delivering structured lessons up to Level 2, creating ILPs, ensuring safety and compliance, and collaborating with prison education staff

Qualifications

• Trade qualification Level 2 or 3 in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience as a Mechanic/Technician/Workshop Manager.
• Experience delivering vocational training or mentoring.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection.
• Teaching credential or willingness to work towards one with support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Motor Vehicle Mechanics training up to Level 2 (light vehicle maintenance, servicing, repair).
• Create ILPs linked to practical skill development and learner goals.
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons on servicing, repairs, diagnostics, safety and workshop practice.
• Motivate learners to improve attendance, participation and qualification achievement.
• Complete documentation, ILPs, learner reviews and awarding‑body paperwork.

Skills

Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Workshop management

Communication

Facilitation skills

Education

Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

Job Role: Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer Location: HMP Highpoint, Stradishall, Suffolk (In-Person / Onsite) Salary: From £30,000 + Benefits Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Working Environment: Prison-based role with full onsite, face-to-face delivery

Role Overview

We are recruiting a skilled and motivated Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer to deliver high-quality vocational training within HMP Highpoint. You will work with small groups of adult learners, developing their practical mechanics skills, technical understanding, and employability behaviours to directly support rehabilitation, skill development, and reduce reoffending. This rewarding role involves preparing structured lesson plans, creating personalised learning pathways, and delivering hands‑on training sessions within a workshop environment. You will support learners in overcoming barriers to education, building confidence, and achieving recognised vocational qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

Vocational Training & Learner Support

• Practical Training Delivery: Deliver Motor Vehicle Mechanics and automotive training up to Level 2 (including light vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repair).
• Tailored Learning: Create individual learning plans (ILPs) that link directly to practical skill development, neurodiverse needs, and post‑release employment goals.
• Workshop Practice: Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons on servicing, repair, diagnostics, health & safety, and workshop practice.
• Student Engagement: Motivate disengaged learners to improve attendance, classroom participation, and qualification achievement.
• Feedback & Adaptation: Provide constructive feedback and adjust teaching materials or practical workshop tasks to meet diverse learner needs.

Programme Administration & Compliance

• Documentation & Compliance: Complete all required documentation, including ILPs, registers, learner reviews, and awarding‑body paperwork (e.g., IMI, City & Guilds).
• Safety & Standards: Adhere to all secure‑estate safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and data protection standards.
• Performance Indicators: Meet contractual KPIs, education quality benchmarks, and reporting deadlines.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with security colleagues, prison officers, and prison education staff to support learner progression and resettlement.
• Curriculum Design: Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of mechanical training materials.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activity, standardisation, and continuous professional development (CPD).

Essential Criteria

• Trade Qualification: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• Industry Experience: Strong, hands‑on experience within the motor trade as a Mechanic, Technician, or Workshop Manager.
• Training Experience: Previous experience delivering vocational training, apprenticeships, practical instruction, or mentoring.
• Inclusive Approach: Ability to engage, manage, and motivate learners with differing abilities, educational backgrounds, or challenging behaviours.
• Core Skills: Strong communication, organizational, workshop management, and facilitation skills.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching Credential: Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, PTTLS, TAQA, CAVA) or a willingness to work towards one with our support.
• Secure Estate Experience: Experience delivering trade training in secure environments (Prison Education / OLASS), alternative provisions, or with disadvantaged learning groups.
• Flexible Delivery: Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll‑on, roll‑off (ro‑ro) educational programmes.
• Inspection Frameworks: Knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and quality standards.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply for the Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer, please contact:

• Contact: Robert Rowe
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